DHS - Office Support III

Pueblo-County,-Co; Pueblo (CO); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits package

Generous Vacation and Sick Leave Accr

Remote & Hybrid working opportunities

County Retirement Program

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Pueblo County is seeking a detail-oriented office assistant to perform customer service and general clerical tasks at the DHS Front Desk. Under minimal supervision, you will greet visitors, route calls, prepare notices, and manage mail and filing.

Requirements include a high school diploma, at least two years of clerical experience, and a valid Colorado driver's license. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, vacation and sick leave, remote/hybrid options, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of two years of clerical experience.
• Valid driver’s license (Colorado) at time of hire.
• Background check required.

Responsibilities

• Provide information and direct callers/visitors to appropriate departments.
• Maintain filing systems and records with unique identifiers.
• Process mail and distribute packets to recipients.
• Prepare documents including copies and bindings for distribution.
• Coordinate training, meetings, and events as needed.
• Enter and manage data in the Trails system and related records.

Skills

Customer service

Reception and front desk

Filing and records management

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalency

Tools

Trails system

Spreadsheets

Job description

Under minimal supervision performs detailed office support and customer service within assigned department or division

Supervisor: JoAnn Tillman

Unit: DHS Front Desk

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill multiple positions.

This vacancy announcement will close at midnight on Sunday, October 25, 2026 or once 40 applications have been received, whichever occurs first.

• Performs customer service and reception duties for the department or division; provides information; directs callers and visitors to the appropriate department or person; takes messages.
• Sets up and maintains office filing systems, files and records using unique identifiers and cross-referencing to avoid duplication; assembles information upon request; develops and maintains related forms and documents.
• Receives, sorts, distributes, and processes incoming or outgoing mail.
• Prepares information including binding, stapling, and copying; distributes packets to appropriate persons including mass mailings.
• Types a variety of standardized, routine documents and letters including but not limited to interoffice memos and administrative forms.
• Processes and monitors purchase orders, personnel requisitions, and maintenance requests.
• Orders, maintains, and distributes office supplies and/or equipment.
• Coordinates, schedules, and makes arrangements for training, meetings, events, tests, and/or similar activities.
• Scans and enters various information into databases.
• Distributes new and replacement Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) Quest Cards.
• Prepares various legal documents and letters including notices, subpoenas, and investigative reports, maintains court docket and communicates, delivers, and retrieves information to and from court.
• Executes large volumes of copying/scanning of files; ensures original documents are properly aligned and are within the guidelines of quality control.
• Proofreads, documents succeeding the imaging/scanning process and purges case records no longer needed in accordance with state rules, policies, and regulations; performs Quality Assurance for all paper and electronic files by ensuring data is accurate; assigns, enters, and issues unique record identifier and program assistance information into data repository (electronic/paper-based); validates application information is correctly obtained; corrects information errors in data repository.
• Folds, stuffs, and seals outgoing mail in accordance with United States Postal Service rules and regulations; receives, opens, sorts, and delivers incoming mail to various units/personnel within the department; prepares and receives packages from USPS and Federal Express, and signs for all incoming parcels.
• Responds to DHS Units: Protective Services, Adoption, Long-Term Care (LTC), and Child Support (IVD) regarding services requested.
• Accesses applications in Trails (Child Welfare tracking system) and utilizes common navigation features used to manage work in Trails; works with Child Welfare referrals and assessments for ongoing and/or short-term services; uses reports and seeks Trails helpdesk assistance when necessary; records, saves information, and closes cases in Trails when required.
• Executes large volumes of copying/scanning of files and ensures original documents are properly aligned and are within the guidelines of quality control; works with department Technicians in verifying that all data entries are entered correctly and communicates when information needs to be corrected; initiates IT help desk ticket to help troubleshoot system issues, errors, and/or data entry problems.
• Maintains and updates face sheets and creates and delivers labels to caseworkers; uses and maintains spreadsheets to contain caseworker requests and customer data.
• Assists with coverage of the Director’s Office and coverage of the Front Desk with EBT issuance as needed.
• Assists with coverage in other areas as needed.
• Performs other duties as appropriate or necessary for performance of the job.

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency required

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of two years of clerical experience required

LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid driver’s license at the time of application and a valid Colorado driver’s license at time of hire required

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must successfully pass background check

• Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees
• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual
• Remote & Hybrid working opportunities
• County Retirement Program
• Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership
• Truly inclusive and diverse environment
• Fitness Center (Historic Pueblo Courthouse Building)
• May be eligible for up to 12-weeks Paid Parental Leave Benefits (full-time employees)